Multiple choice

Anoxygenic photosynthesis is performed by which of the following bacteria?

  1. Green sulphur bacteria

  2. Purple bacteria

  3. Acidobacteria

  4. Heliobacteria

  5. All of the above
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Anoxygenic photosynthesis is the phototrophic process where light energy is captured and converted to ATP, without the production of oxygen. Water is therefore not used as an electron donor. Green sulfur bacteria, green and red filamentous anoxygenic phototrophs (FAPs), phototrophic purple bacteria, phototrophic Acidobacteria, and phototrophic heliobacteria perform Anoxygenic photosynthesis.

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